Red Bull will not run on Wednesday in Barcelona following a crash by reserve driver Isack Hadjar. The team is assessing the RB22 after the incident at Turn 14, leaving them with one less day of testing before the Bahrain session next month.
Day 3 of F1's Barcelona shakedown is underway, offering teams their latest chance to test 2026 machinery. Follow live updates as non-runners hit the track and weather conditions play a role.
Lewis Hamilton completed his first day in the Ferrari SF-26, describing the wet session as productive and 'pretty solid' while praising the team's effort.
Mika Häkkinen believes he held the edge over Michael Schumacher, despite the Ferrari legend's incredible talent and physical strength. The Finn credits their mutual respect and on-track focus for defining their iconic rivalry.
F1 has introduced new flashing sidelights to improve visibility during wet races. The regulation aims to help drivers spot spinning cars in poor conditions, part of broader safety upgrades by the FIA.
Daniel Ricciardo says it was a "pleasure" to hand his iconic racing number 3 to Max Verstappen for the 2026 season, allowing the Dutch driver to avoid a waiting period.
Isack Hadjar's crash halted Red Bull's running on a wet second day in Barcelona, while Ferrari focused on system checks with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
Red Bull faced setbacks on Day 2 with spins and crashes, while Ferrari completed 100+ laps reliably. McLaren delayed its debut to Wednesday as rain affected the session.
Liam Lawson says the new 2026 F1 regulations are a massive change, admitting he hasn't fully grasped them yet after his first day testing in Barcelona. Despite the steep learning curve, he feels the new rules could allow drivers to make a bigger difference.
Red Bull and Ferrari completed wet-weather running in Barcelona, with Verstappen topping the times, while McLaren opted to delay their 2026 debut until conditions improve.
Ferrari and Red Bull braved rain for Barcelona shakedown testing, with Lewis Hamilton driving for Ferrari. Red Bull's Isack Hadjar crashed, while Haas sat out after a strong Monday.
Isack Hadjar reportedly crashed at Turn 14 during wet Barcelona testing, ending Red Bull's Day 2 running prematurely with damage to the RB22.
